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M. SA-VILSON. AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED FAN.

(No Model.)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

MAX SA-VILSON, NEW YORK, N. Y.

AUTOMATICALLY-OPERATED FAN.-

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 543,508, dated July 30,1895.

Application filed April 25, 1895.

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MAX SA-VILSON, a subject of the Emperor of Germany,and a resisponding parts.

My invention relates to fans, and its object is to provide a fan whichmay be automatically operated by a rocking-chair in such manner that theoscillation of the chair will cause the fan to be moved and direct acurrent of air over the occupant of the chair. Its novelty will behereinafter more fully described and particularly pointed out in theclaims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a vertical elevation of myimproved device; Fig. 2, a perspective .view illustrating the operationof my device, showing a person seated in a rocking-chair, by which chairmy device is operated; and Fig. 3, a perspective view showing a modifiedform of support for my device. 7 p

In the practice of my invention I provide, a tubular support A, to thelower end of which is attached a set of ordinary adjustable legs B. Theupper ends of these legs are pivoted on lugs on a collar 0, which collaris adapted to slide up and down on the tube A. Pivoted at one end to thelower end of the tubeA and to the legs B is a series of three arms D,one for each leg B. The purpose of these arms is to brace the legs B andhold them in proper position relative to each other and the tube A whenthe collar 0 is slid up or down on the tube, the whole forming asubstantial support or stand, adapted to hold the device in an uprightposition when it isplaced upon the floor for use.

In the tube A and adapted to slide up and down therein is a rod .E. Thisrod may be secured at any desired position in the tube A by a set-screwF in the upper end of the tube. To the upper end of the rod E, whichprojects from the end of the tube A, is secured a flat steel spring G,bent to an angle of about fortyfive degrees from the vertical. To theupper end of the spring is secured a clamping-frame,

Serial No. 547,126. (No model.)

composed of a plate H having secured to or formed integral with it acylindrical holder I. The frame is riveted or otherwise fastened to thespringG at J in such manner and at such a distance fromthe end of thespring that the latter projects into the cylindrical holder I. Thecylinder I is adapted to hold the end or stick of a fan, which isinserted between the lower wall of the cylinder-and the spring G andheld therein by the spring bearing against it. To make the connectionmore secure, however, I provide the end of the plate H with a set-screwK. This screw bears on the spring H and clamps it down on the end of thefan, holding it securely in place in the cylinder I.

As a means for operating the fan aleverL is provided, in one end ofwhich is an aperture M, from which leads a cord N. The other end of thiscordis attached to a loop or hook O, secured to the outer surface of thecylinder I, and the cord is of such length that the lever A is heldabove the floor at one end while the other may rest thereon. This lowerend P is turned upward at aslight curve and a slight distance above thelower end a projection or lug Q is provided. In the space above theprojection one of the rockers R of a rocking-chair is adapted to rest,and in its movement up and down by the rocking of the chair itoscillates the lever L on the fulcrum formed by the curved portion P.This movement, by means of the cord N, also oscillates the spring G,pulling it downward in the downward movements of the lever L and theresiliency of the spring G returning it and the lever L to their upperpositions when the rocker moves up again.

A curved plate S, secured at the upper end of the rod E, preventsthespring coming in contact with the sharp edges of said rod E when thedevice is being operated, preventing its being bent or broken thereonand also limiting its downward movement. The upand-down movements of therocker are thus communicated to the fan and their extent increased bymeans of the lever L, the cord N, and the spring G, and the position ofthe fan is such that it operates close to the side of the chair and canbe vertically adjusted to operate at any desired height. The lever L maybe provided with a series of holes or apertures M in order to regulatethe movements of the fan by aflixing the cord N to the lever atdifferent points.

A book T is provided near the upper end of the tube on which the levermay be hung when not in use, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.

As will be seen, the device may be collapsed by folding the legs B closeto the tube, which is done by merely sliding the collar 0 upward thereonand moving the rod E downward into the tube. In this collapsed form thedevice occupies but small space and is in suitable shape for packing orstoring.

In Fig. 3 I have shown a modification of the means for supporting thedevice by the side of a chair. In that view it will be seen that thetube A is provided with an extension or bar U at right angles to thetube. At its outer end this red is divided or forked, and the lower armof the fork is provided with a set-screw V. This fork is adapted to fitover one of the rungs or the seat of the chair and to be clamped theretoby the set-screw V. This construction does away with the necessity ofproviding legs or other supports upon which the device may stand, andallows it to retain a fixed position relative to the chair.

It will thus be seen that I have accomplished the object of my inventionby means of a device simple in construction, eilicient in op eration,and cheaply manufactured.

I do not limit myselfto the exact construction shown, as many changestherein and modifications thereof may be made without departing from myinvention.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, anddesire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a fanning device adapted to be operated by a chair, a leverresting on the floor at one end, and having a bearing for the rocker ofthe chair, an adjustable standard or support, consisting of a rodadapted to beslid up and down in a tube, said tube being provided withadjustable legs, a spring secured to the upper end of the rod, andadapted to hold a fan, and a connection between the lever and thespring, whereby the movements of one are communicated to the other,substantially as shown and described.

2. In a fanning device adapted to be operated by a chair, a leverresting on the floor at one end, and having a bearing for the rocker ofthe chair, an adjustable standard or support, consisting of a rodadapted to be slid up and down in a tube, said tube being provided withadjustable legs, a spring secured to the upper end of the rod, andbearing at its upper end a clamp adapted to reeeivca fan, a hook or loopattached to the clamp, and a cord connecting the loop and lever, wherebythe movementsot one are communicated to the other, substantially asshown and described.

In a tanning device adapted to be open ated by a chair, a lever restingon the floor at one end, and having a bearing for the rocker of thechair, an adjustable standard or support, consisting of a rod adapted tohe slid up and down in a tube, said tube being provided with adjustablelegs, a spring secured to the upper end of the rod, and bearing at itsupper end a clamp adapted to receive a fan, a hook or loop attached tothe clamp, and a cord connecting the loop and lover, whereby themovements of one are communicated to the other, a guard for limiting themovement of the spring, and a hook on the tube, upon which the lever maybe hung when not in use, substantially as shown and described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my invention I have signedmyname, in presence of the subscribing witnesses, this 24th day of April,1895.

MAX SA-VILSON. lVilnesses:

M. G. MCCLAIN, RUBEN B. CAFFRAY.

